In Vitro Fertilization - IVF
Day 3 (8-cell) embryo

High quality 8-cell embryo from in vitro fertilization
4 cells are seen in the plane of focus
We are hatching this embryo just prior to the embryo transfer procedure
The holding pipette is on the far left

Another high quality 8-cell embryo
6 cells are seen in the plane of focus
Another cell is in the center, above the plane of focus -
with a little imagination you can see it
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